Listen to the Weather

Out on a boat

line in the water

Reflecting on life

And everything that matters. 

The sound of the silence

The warmth of the breeze

If you listen real closely

You can hear them breathe

Wherever I am

And wherever I go

I still hear the voices

That helped me to grow

Although they are gone

They are not lost forever

I just close my eyes and I

Listen to the weather.

Out on the beach

With my toes in the sand

I can feel you with me

The touch of your hand

The sound of the ocean

Crashing to the shore

The kiss of the sun

Has me longing for more

Wherever I am

And wherever I go

I still hear the voices

That helped me to grow

Although they are gone

They are not lost forever

I just close my eyes and I

Listen to the weather

Out on the back porch

It’s about to storm

The lightning flashes

And the thunder roars 

When I close my eyes

I can feel you near

To bring me comfort

And wash away my fears.

Wherever I am

And wherever I go

I still hear the voices

That helped me to grow

Although they are gone

They are not lost forever

I just close my eyes and I

Listen to the weather

We all have a place

That we love to go

If it’s on a beach or out in a boat

When you get back there

Just listen really close

You may hear the voices

That you miss most.

Although they are gone

You can still be together

Just close your eyes and

Listen to the weather

-Steve Bettner